Boom/Crane Operator

Operates boom and/or crane to move heavy construction material into specific areas of the yard or onto delivery truck, including rigging, planning and hoisting.  Inspects and maintains boom/crane equipment in order to ensure safety and prevent damage to equipment and surrounding structures.

What You'll Do:

Operates boom including rigging, planning and hoisting of a variety of heavy construction materials; performs pre-operational inspection and maintenance of boom/crane.

Moves material into specific areas of the yard or hoist material onto the delivery truck. 

 May ride along with Driver to assist in the unloading of material at the customer site.

Calculates the boom/crane capacities and weights and checks clearances so that buildings, hydro wires and foundation of the machine will not be damaged during operation.

Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.

Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years boom and/or crane operation experience, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience.  Requires Boom or Crane Operator certification.

Work Environment / Physical Activity:

Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.

Must be able to physically operate boom equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360 degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.).